Alchemical symbols on The Hand of Philosophy,from 1667. A salamander surrounded by flames can be seen on the palm. At the time,salamanders were thought to have mystical properties. Alchemy was the pseudo-scientific predecessor of chemistry. Among other pursuits,alchemists searched for formulas that would turn base metals into gold | |
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